Grammar Preview S2Q3T2

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?

• Tommy was one of Birmingham's most successful business men.

• His skill's and effort's were unmatched in that time period.

• On his way to the movie's, he would wave and nod at each person who passed by him.

• The monster under the bed stared at him with it's red eyes.

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• Bray had the best time playing video games with his son last night.

• Since spring is almost here, the flowers will begin to bloom in the near future.

• She planted the seeds, watered the garden each day, and waited patiently to see new growth.

• Gus chased the birds around the yard, and he growled at anyone that tried to stop him.

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence?

For the band, performing in front of large crowds was as easy as tying a shoe.

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

• personification

By the end, she had fallen into a deep sleep for the night because the movie was so long.

How many prepositional phrases are used in the sentence above?

• one

• two

• three

• four

Which option uses commas correctly in the following sentence?

They colored pictures played games and had a dance party at the sleepover.

• NO CHANGE

• They colored pictures played games and had a dance party, at the sleepover.

• They colored pictures played games; and had a dance party at the sleepover.

• They colored pictures, played games, and had a dance party at the sleepover.

Which citation is written correctly?

• Schreiber, Anne. Animals: Pandas. New York City: Scholastic, 2010.

• Animals: Pandas. New York City: Scholastic, 2010. Schreiber, Anne.

• New York City: Scholastic, 2010. Animals: Pandas.

• Anne Schreiber. Animals: Pandas. New York City: Scholastic, 2010.

Which citation is written correctly?

• “Animals Hate the Bitter Cold of Winter.” The Conservation, Inc., 2019. Baker, Bridget.

• Baker, Bridget. “Animals Hate the Bitter Cold of Winter.” The Conservation, Inc., 2019.

• Bridget Baker. “Animals Hate the Bitter Cold of Winter.” The Conservation, Inc., 2019.

• The Conservation, Inc., 2019. Bridget Baker, 2019.

Which is the correct way to write the following sentence, using an apostrophe?

Besides being a student of excellent character, Henry is the most intelligent student in his class, captain of the boys football team, and volunteers his time at a local animal shelter.

• Besides being a student of excellent character, Henry is the most intelligent student in his class, captain of the boy's football team, and volunteers his time at a local animal shelter.

• Besides being a student of excellent character, Henry is the most intelligent student in his class, captain of the boys's football team, and volunteers his time at a local animal shelter.

• Besides being a student of excellent character, Henry is the most intelligent student in his class, captain of the boys' football team, and volunteers his time at a local animal shelter.

• NO CHANGE

Which option is another way to correctly punctuate the compound sentence below?

Arthur and Ada are siblings, and they get along for the most part but argue sometimes.

• Arthur and Ada are siblings; they get along for the most part but argue sometimes.

• Arthur and Ada are siblings and they get along for the most part but argue sometimes.

• Arthur and Ada are: siblings and they get along for the most part but argue sometimes.

• Arthur and Ada are siblings, they get along for the most part but argue sometimes.

What is the correct way to rewrite the following sentence using a colon?

As Lorelai drank the coffee and reached for her phone, Luke, the diner owner, quickly pointed to the sign; NO CELL PHONES!

• As Lorelai drank the coffee and reached for her phone: Luke, the diner owner, quickly pointed to the sign; NO CELL PHONES!

• As Lorelai drank the coffee and reached for her phone, Luke, the diner owner, quickly pointed to the sign: NO CELL PHONES!

• As Lorelai drank the coffee and reached for her phone, Luke: the diner owner, quickly pointed to the sign, NO CELL PHONES!

• NO CHANGE